Jonestown

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Jehoy, also known as Jonestown, was near State Highway 71 ten miles southeast of Austin in southeastern Travis County. In 1880 a post office opened there with William C. Jones as postmaster. The office was discontinued in 1882, and mail for the community was sent to Garfield.

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Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.

Belongs to

Jonestown is part of or belongs to the following places:

Currently Exists

No

Place type

Jonestown is classified as a Town

Associated Names

  • [2]
  • (Jehoy)

Has Post Office

No

Is Incorporated

No